Congressman Chris Van Hollen Weighs In On The Border Crisis

Maryland 8th District Congressman Chris Van Hollen joins WBAL's Maryland Morning News show to express his take on the border crisis and the possibility that illegal children will be moved to a facility in Westminster.

The White House is seeking $3.7 billion in emergency funds from Congress to deal with what the administration and others have called a humanitarian crisis.

Van Hollen supports the emergency funds and says it must ensure the safe treatment of these young people while also making it clear that the United States does not have an open border.

Van Hollen emphasizes that the children must be dealt with humanely, yet it must be made clear that our border is not open. He understands Obama's decision to not visit the border, crediting that if the President deemed it necessary he would've gone.

The congressman, a Democrat, will consider proposed actions to determine whether they are consistent with those two objectives.

The Carroll County site that was being considered as housing for children who crossed the border illegally is located in Rep. Chris Van Hollen's district.

The congressman says that the focus should remain on expediting these cases in a quick and orderly manner.